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Massachusetts Health Milestone and Gubernatorial Debate Sparks Local Buzz

April 12, 2026

The state’s health insurance landmark will be highlighted on Monday at Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall, where former governors and current leaders gather to mark twenty years since the 2006 law that brought coverage to nearly all residents. The gathering will feature speeches from Gov. Maura Healey a

sports

Pat Tillman’s lasting mark on Arizona beyond football

April 12, 2026

Every April, Arizona comes together to remember a man who stood out on the field but chose something far bigger. Pat Tillman wasn’t just a college or pro football star—he gave up his career and life to serve in the military after 9/11. His legacy lives on through a simple 4. 2-mile run in Tempe, whe

education

Pittsburgh teens get a behind-the-scenes look at NFL Draft stage building

April 12, 2026

Pittsburgh high schoolers in carpentry programs got a rare chance to see how their skills connect to big-time events. About 140 students from seven local schools visited the North Shore construction site where workers were building the stage for the NFL Draft. The tour gave them a close-up view of t

politics

Alaska’s Voting System Faces a New Challenge

April 11, 2026

President Donald Trump urged Alaskans to ditch the state’s ranked‑choice voting system in a post on Truth Social. He called the method “disastrous” and “fraudulent, ” urging voters to return to what he called free, fair elections. The call follows a 2024 referendum that failed by only 737 votes to r

education

A New Chapter for Olin’s Innovation Leader

April 11, 2026

Markus Baer, who heads executive education and teaches about how people behave in groups at Olin Business School, was named the Knight Family Professor on February 18. The ceremony happened in the Charles F. Knight Center, a building that already carries the Knights’ name. Baer shared that this tit

politics

Why the 25th Amendment Keeps Coming Up in US Politics

April 11, 2026

The 25th Amendment, added to the Constitution in 1967, was meant to fix a big hole in the rules about who takes over if the president can’t do the job. Before 1967, the vice presidency stayed empty for years at a time—sometimes because the VP died, resigned, or became president themselves. That’s wh

entertainment

A New Face Joins the Final Chapter of a Popular Crime Drama

April 10, 2026

The fifth and final season of a well-known crime series set in a Michigan town deeply connected to the prison industry is now in production. The show, which has been running since 2021, follows Mike McLusky, played by Jeremy Renner, as he tries to maintain order in a place where prisons play a huge

entertainment

Survivor 50: Trust vs. Strategy in a Tough Season

April 9, 2026

The latest round of eliminations on Survivor 50 has left fans debating what really wins games. Five players left recently—three with past wins under their belts. Colby Donaldson, Genevieve Mushaluk, and Kamilla Karthigesu all had trophies before, yet they all went home in the same stretch. What does

celebrities

Why Faith Fits Hard in Hollywood

April 7, 2026

Singing about belief used to be normal. Now it turns heads. Carrie Underwood grew up singing hymns every Sunday in Oklahoma, so God-talk feels natural to her. But she also knows Hollywood’s spotlight doesn’t reward quiet faith the way it rewards flashy personalities or trending sounds. When American

education

School Board Plans New Kid’s Building Without a Voter Vote

April 6, 2026

The Ravenna School Board will meet on April 7 to talk about a new elementary school that the district hopes to build without asking voters for extra money. The meeting starts at 4 p. m. in the board office on East Summit Street, where an architect will show a design that would rely largely on fundin